Front Spring

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Dodge Sprinter. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the left front wheel.
Remove the left side strut. See REMOVAL .
Remove the left side outer tie rod end and shield from the knuckle. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the left side steering knuckle. See REMOVAL .

Fig 1: Upper Spring Plate And Bolts
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
Remove the left side upper spring stop plate (1). See REMOVAL .

Fig 2: Lower Spring Clamp Plate
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
Remove the left side lower control arm (3). See REMOVAL .
NOTE: To avoid damaging the transverse leaf spring, cushion the pad on the jack accordingly.
Install a jack stand on the outer edge of the spring to apply spring pressure in order to remove the lower spring clamp plate (2).
Remove the left side lower spring clamp plate (2). See REMOVAL .
Loosen the jack stand to remove the spring pressure.

Fig 3: Upper Spring Plate And Bolts
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
Loosen the right side upper spring stop plate bolts (2).

Fig 4: Lower Spring Clamp Plate
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
Remove the right side lower spring clamp plate. See REMOVAL .
NOTE: The upper spring blocks and lower spring blocks are different, Make sure not to mix the blocks per sides. The blocks are different in sizes to accommodate the weight of the vehicle and driver in order for the vehicle to sit level.
Remove the rubber spring blocks.
Remove the transverse leaf spring (1) towards the left side of the vehicle.